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This is not the first time I was going to Swanthana (as part of St. Vincent De Paul Society, reach out to the poor) – a home for mentally challenged and disabled girls abandoned by their families. Each time I went there, I forgot problems in my life and I thanked God for all the blessings showered upon me. One of our co-visitor said “Our problems are just a joke after seeing these kids”.

Swanthana is run by Sisters of Camillus and their house is on Carmalaram, Surjapur Road, Bangalore. There are 47 mentally challenged and disabled girls most of them are confined to their fenced beds. Taking care of such 47 children is a herculean task in front any human and sisters are doing a great service, and I salute them. They do take care of the children 24X 7 without any complaints and find happiness in that. I can’t imagine how much love and kindness they have in their hearts.

After seeing the kids, we had a chat with the Sisters – how do they manage the facility. They spend around Rs: 2,00,000 to 2,50,000 on (4,000$ – 4,500$) per month to manage food, electricity, medicine, salary for helpers, transportation etc. Money is coming from well wishers and friends who know about Swanthana and also a small government grant. Whenever they run short of money, they borrow from banks and the debt and today reached to Rs: 5,00,000 (around 10,000$). I felt, we should help them, so that Sisters can concentrate on taking care of the children. So, what we can do –

Visit them and feel the love, care and encourage them to continue their service and be part of that service. Route: Outer Ring Road => Surjapur Road => After Karmalaram railway gate, take left=> Pass ‘Snehadhan’ and take right=> Next gate is Swanthana. Anyone outside India want to visit Swanthana, I can guide or accompany them.

I hope some of my readers will extend a helping hand. If you need more details or want to sponsor support, please contact me royxavier@yahoo.com. All the money transactions should be directly to their account and I will send the account details on request. Please DO NOT involve any second party for any money transaction, all donations should be directly to their account ONLY.

Please send me a mail at royxavier@yahoo.com so that I will confirm with Sr. Regina or you can call her for confirmation.

About Swanthana Group

In middle of 2013, we have started a group to support Swanthana by buying food for the kids. There is no more than a great work than feeding these helpless kids. We collect money in Swanthana’s account exclusively kept for this purpose and buy food for the kids along with the Sr. Regina. Donations are eligible for 80g under Income Tax Acct – preferably above Rs:5,000. A quick report for 2013 activities –